GeForce 6600 GT vs Radeon R5 220
GeForce 6600 GT
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Radeon R5 220
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 6600 GT is positioned at rank 340 and the Radeon R5 220 is on rank 252, so the Radeon R5 220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6600 GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 220
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6600 GT.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 220 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 242.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+242.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6600 GT and Radeon R5 220
GeForce 6600 GT
The GeForce 6600 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 points. Launch price was $299.
Radeon R5 220
The Radeon R5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 6600 GT scores 143 and the Radeon R5 220 reaches 147 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6600 GT is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 220 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 2,560 (Radeon R5 220). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 143 | 147+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344 | 2560+90% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.634 TFLOPS | 4.849 TFLOPS+84% |
| ROPs | 24 | 64+167% |
| TMUs | 112 | 160+43% |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 640 KB+471% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6600 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 220 has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 220 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 1 MB (Radeon R5 220) — the Radeon R5 220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 220). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11.2+24% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6600 GT) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 220). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD 3.1.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6600 GT draws 150W versus the Radeon R5 220's 275W — a 58.8% difference. The GeForce 6600 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 350W (Radeon R5 220). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 183mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-45% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 183mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0+100% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6600 GT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R5 220 launched at $35 and now averages $15. The Radeon R5 220 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (GeForce 6600 GT) vs 9.8 (Radeon R5 220) — the Radeon R5 220 offers 237.9% better value. The Radeon R5 220 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 6600 GT | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $35-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.9 | 9.8+238% |
| Codename | GK104 | Hawaii |
| Release | August 16 2012 | November 5 2013 |
| Ranking | #472 | #316 |
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